Royal Society Te Apārangi presents: Professor Glenn Banks on Seabed mining

Presentation details to be confirmed.

Part of the monthly series of talks brought to us by Royal Society of New Zealand Manawatū Branch.

Everyone welcome.

When

DATES

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Ground Floor (entry from George St)

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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